Choosing a good anti slip coating isn't simply about finding a product that makes a surface feel rougher. The best anti slip coating should provide reliable grip when the surface is wet, bond strongly to the existing surface, remain easy to clean and, importantly, avoid damaging or significantly changing the appearance of the material underneath.

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This is particularly important in bathrooms, showers, wet rooms, hotels, care homes, commercial kitchens, swimming pool areas, entrances and other locations where wet or smooth surfaces can increase the risk of slips and falls.

Clear Grip Anti-Slip is a high-performance clear anti slip coating designed to improve slip resistance while protecting the original surface. Unlike chemical etching treatments, Clear Grip forms a durable protective coating on top of the surface rather than chemically attacking it.

So, what should you look for when choosing a good anti slip coating?

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1. A Good Anti Slip Coating Should Be Non-Etching

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One of the most important differences between anti slip treatments is how they create additional grip.

Some traditional anti slip treatments use acids or aggressive chemicals to microscopically etch the surface. Although this can increase surface roughness, it does so by altering the original substrate.

Clear Grip takes a different approach.

It is a non-etching anti slip coating, meaning the underlying surface does not need to be chemically attacked to create slip resistance. Instead, Clear Grip creates a durable, protective anti slip layer over the existing surface.

This makes it particularly attractive where maintaining the condition and appearance of the original surface is important.

For example, Clear Grip can be used as an anti slip coating for acrylic baths and shower trays, where aggressive chemical treatments may risk damaging sensitive acrylic surfaces.

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2. Excellent Adhesion is Essential.

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An anti slip coating is only effective if it remains firmly bonded to the surface.

A good anti slip floor coating therefore needs excellent adhesion, particularly when being used in demanding environments where it may be repeatedly exposed to water, cleaning and regular foot traffic.

Clear Grip has been developed to provide exceptional adhesion and durability across a wide range of surfaces.

Correct surface preparation and use of the primer helps create a strong bond between the existing substrate and the Clear Grip coating.

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This allows Clear Grip to be used across numerous materials, including:

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• Acrylic and fibreglass shower trays

• Ceramic and porcelain tiles

• Marble and natural stone

• Timber

• Vinyl and lino

• Metal

• Concrete

• Glass

• Epoxy surfaces

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You can explore the different surfaces suitable for Clear Grip Anti-Slip and select the surface you want to make safer.

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3. Water-Based and VOC-Free

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Increasingly, customers want high-performance coatings without relying on unnecessarily aggressive solvent systems.

Clear Grip is a water-based anti slip coating and is VOC-free, making it an excellent option for both domestic and commercial applications.

This is particularly beneficial when anti slip coatings need to be applied in occupied environments such as hotels, care homes, hospitals, bathrooms, changing rooms and other public facilities.

The water-based formulation combines straightforward application with excellent adhesion and long-term performance.

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4. It Should Improve Grip Without Ruining the Appearance

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Safety is important – but that doesn't mean an attractive floor, shower tray or tiled surface should have to look industrial.

A major advantage of a clear anti slip coating is the ability to increase grip while retaining the appearance of the original surface.

Clear Grip creates a transparent protective finish incorporating a fine anti slip texture. This makes it particularly suitable for premium surfaces where appearance matters.

For example, applying an anti slip coating to ceramic tiles can improve wet-area safety without covering attractive tiles with conventional rubber mats, tapes or heavily textured floor paints.

The same principle applies to anti slip protection for marble, where retaining the appearance of the stone can be just as important as increasing slip resistance.

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5. The Texture Should Grip You – Not the Dirt

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There is an important balance when creating an effective non slip surface.

Making a floor extremely rough can provide grip, but an overly aggressive texture can become uncomfortable under bare feet and difficult to keep clean.

Clear Grip uses a fine textured surface with spherical particles designed to grip you and not the dirt.

The result is an effective anti slip surface that remains comfortable underfoot and practical to maintain.

This is particularly important for shower trays, baths, wet rooms, swimming pool areas, hotels and care environments, where hygiene and ease of cleaning are extremely important.

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6. A Good Anti Slip Coating Should Be Independently Tested

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When choosing an anti slip product, performance shouldn't simply be based on how rough a coating feels.

Clear Grip is Class C certified to European standards, providing independently assessed slip resistance and giving homeowners, businesses and facilities managers greater confidence in the performance of the coating.

For commercial environments, independently tested slip resistance can be particularly important when businesses are looking to improve floor safety and demonstrate that reasonable measures have been taken to reduce slip risks.

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7. It Should Work on More Than Just Tiles

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A versatile anti slip coating should be capable of bonding to a variety of different substrates.

Clear Grip can be used on many surfaces found around domestic, commercial and public buildings.

 

Acrylic Baths & Shower Trays

Our anti slip coating for acrylic showers and baths provides additional grip without using aggressive etching chemicals that could damage the acrylic.

It is an excellent solution for shower trays, baths, hotels, care homes, spas and residential bathrooms.

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Ceramic & Porcelain Tiles

Smooth tiles can become particularly slippery when contaminated with water.

Clear Grip provides a durable anti slip coating for ceramic tiles, making it suitable for bathrooms, wet rooms, kitchens, entrances and other tiled areas.

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Marble

Natural stone often needs a different approach because owners understandably don't want to damage or permanently alter an expensive surface.

Our anti slip coating for marble adds grip while helping retain the premium appearance of the original stone.

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Timber & Decking

Outdoor timber and decking can become extremely slippery when wet.

Clear Grip can also be used as an anti slip coating for timber, providing additional grip while sealing and protecting the underlying surface.

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Vinyl & Lino

Commercial and domestic vinyl flooring is another area where improved slip resistance may be required.

Find out more about our anti slip coating for vinyl and lino.

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Metal

Steps, walkways and other metal surfaces can also become hazardous when wet.

Clear Grip offers an anti slip coating for metal surfaces, providing additional grip without the need for bulky rubber coverings or anti slip tapes.

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8. UV Resistance Matters Outdoors

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If an anti slip coating is going to be used outdoors, UV resistance is an important consideration.

Clear Grip is UV resistant, helping maintain its clear appearance and performance when exposed to sunlight.

This makes it suitable for applications such as garden decking, patios, outdoor walkways, entrances and other exterior surfaces as well as indoor wet areas.

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9. Application Should Be Straightforward

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An effective anti slip treatment shouldn't necessarily mean replacing a floor or closing an area for days.

Clear Grip is applied directly to the existing prepared surface using a straightforward three-stage process:

Prepare the surface → Prime the surface → Mix and apply Clear Grip

For smaller applications such as individual shower trays and baths, the 1.2m² Clear Grip Anti Slip Kit provides a practical DIY solution and can be ready for use in approximately 12 hours.

Larger 5m², 15m² and 60m² anti slip kits are available for wet rooms and larger commercial applications.

View Clear Grip Anti Slip products and kit sizes.

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Where Can Clear Grip Anti Slip Coating Be Used?

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Because Clear Grip combines excellent adhesion, a clear finish, non-etching technology, water-based chemistry and durable slip resistance, it can be used across a wide variety of applications.

Typical applications include bathrooms and shower trays, wet rooms, hotels, care homes, hospitals, commercial kitchens, pubs and bars, swimming pool surrounds, changing rooms, shopping centre entrances, walkways, patios, decking, stairways and residential properties.

This versatility makes Clear Grip suitable for everyone from a homeowner wanting a non slip shower tray coating through to hotels, care facilities and commercial premises looking for a professional anti slip floor coating across much larger areas.

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So, What is a Good Anti Slip Coating?

A good anti slip coating should do considerably more than simply make a floor rough.

Look for a product that offers:

Excellent slip resistance • Strong adhesion • Non-etching technology • Water-based formulation • VOC-free chemistry • A clear finish • UV resistance • Easy cleaning • Comfortable texture • Indoor and outdoor use • Independent slip testing

Clear Grip Anti-Slip combines these characteristics in a durable clear coating designed to increase grip without unnecessarily damaging or hiding the original surface.

Whether you're looking for the best anti slip coating for a shower tray, an anti slip coating for bathroom tiles, a clear non slip floor coating for a hotel or care home, or a durable solution for a larger commercial area, Clear Grip provides a straightforward way to improve slip resistance while maintaining a premium appearance.

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Explore the full range of Clear Grip Anti Slip coatings, including 1.2m², 5m², 15m² and 60m² kits, or contact us to discuss the most suitable solution for your surface.

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Clear Grip Anti-Slip – designed to grip you, not the dirt.